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Rosenbrook Family History

Rosenbrook Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Rosenbrock, Rosebrook, Rosebrock, Rosenboom, Rosenbloom, Benbrook

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Where is the Rosenbrook family from?

You can see how Rosenbrook families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rosenbrook family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Rosenbrook families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Rosenbrook families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Rosenbrook's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rosenbrook families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rosenbrook surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Rosenbrook ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rosenbrook. 36% of Rosenbrook men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Rosenbrook women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rosenbrook were Salesman and Maid. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Truck Driver
    22%
  • Salesman
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    34%
  • Press Operator
    34%
  • Maid
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rosenbrook. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rosenbrook census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 134 immigration records available for the last name Rosenbrook. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 248 military records available for the last name Rosenbrook. For the veterans among your Rosenbrook ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rosenbrook lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Rosenbrook life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Rosenbrook in 1953 was 52, and 78 in 2003.

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